Experience the ultimate custom sightseeing adventure in New York Harbor with our Manhattan Boat Ride. Capture stunning photos of the iconic skyline and get up close to major attractions. Perfect for tourists and locals alike!
- Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex - Heading north along the Hudson, you’ll encounter the FDNY Fireboat Station, Chelsea Piers, the VIP Heliport, Hudson Yards Project, The Highline, and the Jacob Javits Convention Center before arriving at the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Cruise Ship Terminal.
- New Jersey - We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and head south for sweeping views of the entire skyline.
- Financial District - From Hoboken, we cross back to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.
- Battery Park City - Circling Battery Park, we enter the East River where you’ll witness helicopters taking off and landing, as we cruise past South Street Seaport, under the Brooklyn Bridge, and towards the Manhattan Bridge. After soaking in the iconic views, we continue along the Brooklyn waterfront, past the Red Hook Container Terminal, and around Governors Island.
- Statue of Liberty - Crossing the Upper Bay, you’ll see commercial vessels like tug boats, oil barges, and the Staten Island Ferry as we make our way to the Statue of Liberty. We stop just outside the security zone for an up-close and unobstructed view of Lady Liberty.
We stop just outside the security zone for an up-close and unobstructed view of Lady Liberty.
- Ellis Island - Returning to Manhattan, we pass Ellis Island, offering great views of the entire world-famous NYC downtown skyline. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
At each of our 12 tour stops, the captain positions the boat so that every guest can capture the perfect photo and assists with any photo requests.
- Brooklyn Bridge - Our captain will take you under the Brooklyn Bridge and stop just north of it so you can capture those iconic photos of the Manhattan skyline with the Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground.
- Hudson Yards - We’ll stop the boat right in front of the Hudson Yards Complex so you can see The Vessel and all the other new buildings.
- Governors Island - Our captain will show you some of the historic buildings from the water on this island, which was once an Army base, then a Coast Guard Station, and now a large park.
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
- Landing and/or facility fees
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
The ultimate personalized tour experience in New York Harbor! See the city from the best positions and capture the world-renowned skyline on the same vessel used by media agencies to cover current news events! Our Exciting Sightseeing Tour takes you on a memorable journey through the harbor. The narrated tour highlights over 40 sights on the local waterways. You’ll view the city from unique perspectives, selected specifically with photography enthusiasts in mind. We’ll bring you up close to major attractions and provide ample distance for you to snap panoramic shots of the skyline. Our captains pause the boat at numerous spots along the route to offer you the chance to snap unforgettable photos. It’s the ideal way to get to know the layout of New York City during your visit, and it’s a great time for both tourists and residents alike!
- Our tours run with a minimum of 4 passengers
- Minimum age is 4 years; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Adult pricing applies to all passengers
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to your late arrival
- No high heels; flat shoes only
- Recommended: Bring sunglasses and your camera!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.